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Regulations
Alabama suspends IFTA requirements for hurricane relief
The 30-day IFTA and IRP requirements suspension applies to interstate disaster relief efforts traveling through the state. Also: Two guilty in California cargo theft scheme; Virginia receives grants to improve I-81 congestion.
October 12, 2026
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Regulations
Trucking org calls for halt of diesel exports
NASTC called on Congress to act to avoid potential shortages of diesel fuel as inventories fall well below normal averages. Also: Fleet owner gets prison time for invoice fraud; ATS names new VP of Enterprise Sales
October 9, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Motus rollout creates opportunities for threat actors
FMCSA deputy administrator says mitigating freight fraud was one impetus of the Motus rollout, but experts say that disruption opens new opportunities for cybercriminals to target the system's users.
October 1, 2026
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Regulations
Court hands DOT another defeat in battle over CDLIS records
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOT from obtaining more than 17 million records from the CDLIS.
September 22, 2026
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Regulations
More legislation looks to address chameleon carriers
The REVOKE Act looks to strengthen the authority of U.S. DOT and FMCSA to prevent chameleon carriers from exploiting USDOT registration systems. Also: Best Fleets to Drive For open for nominations; ATS raises regional van driver pay; vocational Peterbilts recalled.
September 9, 2026
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Regulations
House bill would make all staged-crash fraud a federal crime
Previously introduced legislation only targeted staged crashes targeting commercial vehicles, while the new bill expands that to any fraudulent crash and subsequent insurance claim. Also: Alabama touts trucking cleanup efforts; Tennessee implements Truck Parking Availability System along I-40; Boost Transport acquired by RTB Holdings.
September 4, 2026
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Government affairs
Only 2 states remain noncompliant with CDL medical card mandate
Alaska and Louisiana are the only two states that have yet to comply with FMCSA’s electronic medical certification system. Also: Behnke Dedicated & Logistics has acquired South Carolina-based AG Freight; Mississippi readying for I-20/I-55 corridor rehab project; more.
August 27, 2026
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Government affairs
NYC announces 10-Year, $4B plan to repair crumbling expressway and keep trucks off local streets
New York City has announced a 10-year, $4 billion rehabilitation of the deteriorating BQE Central corridor, using temporary elevated bypasses to keep 13,000 daily commercial trucks off residential streets during construction.
August 24, 2026
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Regulations
New bill calls for more non-domiciled CDL oversight
The STOP Improper Licensing Act would, among other provisions, require FMCSA to review a random sample of non-domiciled CDLs in every state. Also: Idaho expands veterans-to-CDL eligibility window.
August 24, 2026
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Regulations
Court blocks DOT’s demand for CDL records, siding with states
The court's temporary restraining order weighed heavily in favor of the states’ arguments, dealing a blow to the government’s chances of obtaining the full CDLIS database records.
August 21, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA, states trade blows over feds' access to 17M CDL records
21 states and D.C. are seeking an emergency restraining order to block FMCSA from obtaining all driver records from the CDLIS, or from taking action that would effectively shutter the database, while the court weighs permanently blocking the effort.
August 20, 2026
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Regulations
Judge puts DOT's demand for 17 million CDLIS records on hold
A judge has enjoined DOT and AAMVA from taking action related to CDLIS records while a lawsuit unfolds in court. Also: UPS driver crowned trucking's Grand Champion; Volvo, Mack, International recalls.
August 18, 2026
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Technology
Flock camera surveillance expands from crime fighting to trucking enforcement
Flock Safety cameras have received massive backlash over privacy concerns. The trucking community should be concerned, too, but for different reasons.
August 14, 2026
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Regulations
States sue DOT, DHS over demands for drivers' CDLIS records
FMCSA and the Department of Homeland Security requested CDLIS driver records for every driver in the database as part of its efforts to clean up CDL schools and fraud in CDL issuance, court records show.
August 13, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA crash accounting in Congressional crosshairs
A recent report found missing crash data following an investigation into a fatal crash involving a bus company. Congress FMCSA about how it tracks large truck and bus crashes.
July 30, 2026
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Regulations
Cargo theft scheme targeting Nike warehouse busted
12 indicted in cargo theft operation bust. Also: Texas launching new motor carrier credentialing system; Arizona blitz nets 39 OOS orders.
July 23, 2026
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Regulations
FMCSA pauses USDOT number deactivations amid stumbling Motus rollout
Feds suspend carrier deactivations during tech transition. Also: Users of Truckstaff ELD are being asked to discontinue use of the device and revert to paper logs or logging software; Hirchbach's OTR drivers getting 10cpm pay increase this year; truck busted with $10M of suspected meth at border.
June 24, 2026
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Regulations
Texas makes CDL testing change
The state will now only administer CDL knowledge tests in English. Texas also resumed issuing non-domiciled CDLs to a certain class of foreign worker. Also: DACA recipient petitions FMCSA for non-domiciled CDL waiver; certain Colorado permits now only available online.
June 3, 2026
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FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback
While major trucking associations strongly support the FMCSA's proposed rule to codify English language proficiency out-of-service rules for safety, immigrant-driver advocates warn that subjective enforcement and a lack of clear national standards could threaten freight capacity and supply chain stability.
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